Longacres Blog

We are pleased to hear that Viano MO Bacter, Viano Bio-Lime and Viano Recovery lawn products are now endorsed by the RHS! We here at Longacres have been stocking these fantastic products since 2014 and we are glad to hear they are finally getting the recognition they deserve.

We are pleased to announce that a Weber expert will be joining us at Longacres Bybrook Barn on Saturday 10th June to help you get the most out of your Weber BBQ!

Fancy winning a £10 off voucher to be used online and having a bit of fun whilst doing it? Take a look at our image and then have a guess on Facebook!

Today is national pest awareness day; so we pose the question, what do you think is the world’s deadliest creature?

This half term is National Children’s Gardening Week, so to support this we are offering you the chance to win either £100, £50 or £25 worth of Longacres vouchers to be spent in store on toys, plants or whatever you’d like!

The Wonderwall vertical garden has been featured in several gardens at the 2017 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and we are delighted to say that this is a line that we stock both online and in stores!

Our 10% Off for Early Birds offer returns once again this May bank holiday! Our Early Bird is returning to Longacres to help with anyone who is getting their garden ready for a garden party or just looking to grab a bargain. Join us at Longacres Bagshot, Longacres Bybrook Barn or Longacres Shepperton on the 29th of May between 7:30am & 9:00am and you will receive a 10% off* exclusive discount voucher that is valid all day!

May is a wonderful month to let your imagination run riot and make your garden look fabulous, with annuals, perennials and trees and shrubs. Our garden centres are full of inspirational ideas and products to ensure you have all you need for the peak gardening season.

Your orchid will only need repotting at least every 2 years, and only to the next pot size up (or even reuse the same pot, because too large a pot will mean the compost and roots stay wet and can kill the plant)

Select a pot that is large enough for the rootball of your plant with extra room for growth, and one that will keep the plant stable in windy conditions. Make sure the container has plenty of drainage holes, and use crocks (broken terracotta pot pieces) in the base so that the compost doesn’t get washed out of the holes. Raise the pot on feet or pieces of wood to allow excess water to drain away and prevent waterlogging.

There’s so much to do in the garden in April – it’s hard to know where to start! Now is the peak time to plant perennials and shrubs, and our plant centres are fully stocked with some fabulous plants to make your garden look amazing this season.

Careful preparation of the planting area is crucial for a plant to grow vigorously and healthily. Incorporate well-rotted organic matter (such as Country Natural manure) with your garden soil to get the plants off to a good start.